Geospatial Discipline Manager

Hanson Professional Services•Springfield, IL

48d•$135,000 - $195,000•Remote

About The Position

If you're looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company's practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment. If you value creativity, innovative thinking, and enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for growth and development, consider joining Hanson Professional Services Inc. We are a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm with over 400 employees, providing a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, scientific, and allied services across the United States. A Day in the Life of a Geospatial Discipline Manager at Hanson Here's a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, geography, GIS, or related field-or equivalent experience/training
Minimum 10 years of experience in geospatial projects and GIS data analytics
Minimum 5 years of team management experience
Experience leading teams in both field and office environments
Proficiency with Trimble Business Center and ArcGIS (required)
Familiarity with traditional surveying methods and practices (required)
Strong leadership and people management capabilities
Ability to manage projects and tasks within budget and schedule
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Self-motivated with a desire to continuously learn and grow
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to collaborate remotely with colleagues across multiple offices
Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed
Up to 20% travel
Valid driver's license required

Nice To Haves

Experience applying geospatial technologies to asset management programs (preferred)
Surveyor-in-Training (S.I.T.), Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), or GIS Professional (GISP) certification (preferred or ability to obtain)
Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Pix4D, and TopoDOT (desirable)

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of geospatial professionals including GIS analysts, surveyors, technicians, and specialists
Oversee and perform tasks related to LIDAR, photogrammetry, boundary research, and field surveys (route and property)
Guide teams in developing plats, extracting data, and building engineering models from various sources
Acquire and process remotely sensed data for use by engineers and technical staff
Manage day-to-day operations and mentor staff across experience levels
Collaborate with stakeholders to define GIS strategies and solutions
Apply advanced survey methods using robotic total stations, 3D terrestrial scanners, GPS, mobile mapping systems, and aerial mapping techniques
Other duties as assigned